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Locomotive Teacher

2004·Movie
2h 3min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Seigo Yoshioka (Kenji Sakaguchi) is a teacher that became mute after a kendo accident. He feels lost after the accident and eventually decides to teach again on a small island where his mother was born. The children there on the island quickly name him "Kikansha Sensei" (Teacher Locomotive) after learning he is mute. The parents on the island are mostly hostile to Seigo Yoshioka, believing he is incapable of teaching their children. But with Seigo Yoshioka's determination and kindness, a strong bond develops between the students and the mute teacher, which then changes the parents' opinions of Seigo Yoshioka. Suddenly, tragedy then strikes ...
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84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Locomotive Teacher?

2 h 3 min

Locomotive Teacher runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Locomotive Teacher based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Locomotive Teacher in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.